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G8 Life: May 2013
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Sitting on the Wall". Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. Updated Renderings for phase-one of Chicago's 3,300 foot long Navy Pier were released by James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) and nArchitects alongside an announcement by the Chicago Mayor's office that confirmed the project will receive $55 million in public funding. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. DC Gurney Town House. The building was previously used as commercial space on all three floors. The eighteen foot wide by one hundre...
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G8 Life: Green Greenberg Green House
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Green Greenberg Green House. The design for this two-story house emerged from the site constraints, program, and view. the shape and orientation is designed for maximum exposure to the prevailing winds at strategic locations, which facilitate the building's ability to use natural ventilation. Posted by G8 Living. Save A Tree; Save A Life. Green Greenberg Green House. Maggies Cancer Caring Center. FRAC- Contemporary Art Center. In Memory Of 911 12 Years Later; Time-Lapse of Wor. New National Stadium Japan.
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G8 Life: April 2013
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Batumi Fuel Station McDonalds. Spaces are divided in two major programs – vehicle services and dining area are isolated from one another, both physically and visually so that all operations of the fuel station are hidden from the view of the customers of the restaurant. Because of the predefined, small building footprint, most of the supporting and utility spaces are grouped and located on the ground level to be close to all technical access points. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. UN-HABITAT and...
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G8 Life: July 2013
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Along the South coast of Victoria near Inverloch, Australia the geography turns away from the prevailing wind. Croft House forms a protected garden from which peripheral vision of the sea and sky is permitted by tapered facades. The small material pallet of grey metal and concrete blends with the muted shale geology. The protective exterior is warmed internally by compressed sand thermal mass walls as a fragment of distant sand dunes. the interior structure and joinery is of Vic ash timber and we...The d...
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G8 Life: February 2013
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NY East Side Access Project. Images Courtesy of MTA's Flickr. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. How Much Water do You Consume? Info-graphic of the day. Check out this neat Info-graphic below, created to show what our daily impact really is. You may be surprised! Courtesy of: Loch Ness Water Gardens. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. Nvidia Headquarters; Sci-Fi Films and Architecture. The concept borrows inspiration from the logic of chip design – where the connections for information ...
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G8 Life: December 2012
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Tedx SantaCruz; Solar Energy. Watch this video on the abundance of solar energy called "The Solar Window of Opportunity" on Tedx, by Joe Jordan. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. British Airways Goes Green with Biofuel. Posted by G8 Living. Links to this post. California Peaks in Solar Production. Record was set on Dec. 19th when California power companies reported peak solar power generation of just under 1 gigawatt of power from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, just under the previous record set this ye...
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G8 Life: FRAC- Contemporary Art Center
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FRAC- Contemporary Art Center. Posted by G8 Living. Save A Tree; Save A Life. Green Greenberg Green House. Maggies Cancer Caring Center. FRAC- Contemporary Art Center. In Memory Of 911 12 Years Later; Time-Lapse of Wor. New National Stadium Japan. NASA Plans For Another Moon Landing; Attempting t. Lord and Taylor Comes Back With A New Look. Subscribe to our Feed. Subscribe in a reader. Simple template. Powered by Blogger.
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G8 Life: Seoul's Invisible Tower
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Designers of Seoul's Tower Infinity set out to achieve architectural magic by attempting major high-tech illusion, making a skyscraper disappear. For the architects, "Instead of symbolizing prominence as another of the world's tallest and best towers," they explain, "our solution aims to provide the world's first invisible tower, showcasing innovative Korean technology while encouraging a more global narrative in the process.". Read More at FastCompany. Posted by G8 Living. Save A Tree; Save A Life.
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G8 Life: The Cresta
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The Cresta is a 5,300 sq foot single-family residence designed and constructed entirely out of cast in place concrete on a 5,000 sq ft lot in the Lower Hermosa region of La Jolla, CA. The house's three stories, one below and two above grade, are accented by floor to ceiling glass and large open expanses to the outdoors. Posted by G8 Living. Save A Tree; Save A Life. Green Greenberg Green House. Maggies Cancer Caring Center. FRAC- Contemporary Art Center. In Memory Of 911 12 Years Later; Time-Lapse of Wor.
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G8 Life: June 2013
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Jade Signature; Herzog and de Meuron. Herzog and de Meuron's has designed a elegant structure combined with both contemporary and modern elements. The 57 story Jade Signature tower will rise in Sunny Isles, Florida. Units will feature ample outdoor terrace space, spanning up to 25 feet, and large windows to frame views of the horizon. Six Sky Villas feature double height living areas and the two Signature penthouses each boast 360-degree views and a large terrace pool. Posted by G8 Living. The team chose...
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